HZ Canis Majoris
Overlaid DSS image of HZ Canis Majoris, 60' x 60' with north at top and west to the right
Aladin viewer for the region around HZ Canis Majoris
HZ CMa, CD-31 3717, HD 50123, HR 2545, WDS J06504-3142A, SAO 197263, GSC 07088-02598, HIP 32810, Gaia DR3 5583324035874959360
| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | 5.747 | Right Ascension | 6h 50' 23.3" (2000) |
| Declination | 31° 42' 22" S |
| Constellation | Canis Major |
| Classification | B6IVe+A |
Observing Notes
Andrew Cooper
Nov 23, 2023 Waikoloa, HI (map)
20cm f/6 Newtonian, Cave Astrola @ 76x
Seeing: 6 Transparency: 6 Moon: 0%
A fine pair of white stars separated by 40", HZ CMa is 5.7 magnitude set to the southwest of the 7th magnitude SAO 197265
Gaia EDR3 data show the pair to share closely matching parallax and proper motion
Other Data Sources for HZ Canis Majoris
Nearby objects for HZ Canis Majoris
5 objects found within 120'
| 10 Canis Majoris | Atakoraka | HD 49095 |
| HP CMa | Kappa Canis Majoris |
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HZ Canis Majoris